Choose the type of hybridization of carbon atoms in cyclopropane and the bond angle C-C-C.
Correct answer: B. Sp3, 60*
- A. Sp3, 109.5*
- B. Sp3, 60*
- C. Sp2, 120*
- D. Sp2, 107*
Explanation
Cyclopropane has carbons with four bonds, hence they are SP3, but with bond distances less than normal alkanes and C-C-C bond angles of 60 degrees and H-C-H angles of 120 degrees. They are a special case as usually SP3 hybridization displays 109.5-degree angles
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